Within our group of Caterpillar collectors are more and more builders who built various custom versions by using a 3D printer for their custom project.

I am convinced that the 3D technology, though still in its puber shoes, and actually still unpayable for the custom scale model builder, with lighting fast speed, us as a collector will give the opportunity a specific scale model, you absolutely want to have in your collection can be designed and build for an acceptable price.

I recently received a tip (thanks AD!) and discovered a Caterpillar excavator that simply MUST NOT be missing from your and mine collection:

• Caterpillar 5230 Excavator

Duta AV was founded by Davyda,, a passionate modeller specialized in 3D design from Indonesia. He designs, prints and builds custom 3D printed Caterpillar models in 1:50 scale for himself. What is immediately striking is the excellent quality and high level of detail of his projects. More than worth to admire his latest models.

Duta AV shares a growing range of 3D printed (Caterpillar) Earthmoving Equipment and parts as kits in 1:50th scale created according to your specifications in order to build the most beautiful custom models. Interested? Connect via Duta AV on Facebook. 

In the meantime, I have made contact with Davyda and we are getting to work on converting his Caterpillar 5230 excavator from a computer drawing into a custom scale model built from 3D printed parts over the coming period! #tobecontinued!